Leading Healthcare Network to Support Fans, Competitors and Industry During NASCAR’s Return to Chicagoland.
JOLIET, Ill., (June 30, 2026) – NASCAR today announced that UChicago Medicine AdventHealth has been named the Official Healthcare Provider of Chicagoland Speedway, bringing one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations to the historic return of NASCAR racing in Joliet during Independence Day weekend.
As the Official Healthcare Provider, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth will support race weekend through comprehensive medical services for fans, competitors, officials and industry personnel while also engaging guests through health and wellness initiatives designed to enhance the overall event experience.
“We’re proud to welcome UChicago Medicine AdventHealth to the Chicagoland Speedway family as we prepare to usher in a new era of racing at this iconic venue,” said Jacqueline Herrera, General Manager of Chicagoland Speedway. “UChicago Medicine AdventHealth shares our commitment to providing a first-class experience, and we’re excited to partner with an organization that prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of everyone who walks through our gates.”
The partnership further expands AdventHealth’s growing presence across NASCAR, building on the organization’s longstanding commitment to serving race fans and communities through innovative healthcare experiences at premier sporting events.
“We’re thrilled to welcome NASCAR’s return to Joliet and ready to show our support for Erik Jones and the No. 43 UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Toyota Camry XSE,” said Dr. Monica Reed, president and CEO of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth. “As the official healthcare provider of Chicagoland Speedway, this exciting weekend of racing is an opportunity to provide world-class care for those who may need it and another way for us to deliver on our promise of whole-person care to ensure the health and well-being of the communities we serve.”
In addition to serving as the Official Healthcare Provider, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth will receive prominent branding throughout Chicagoland Speedway and engage fans with interactive activations that promote healthy living and wellness throughout race weekend.
The partnership comes as Chicagoland Speedway prepares to host its first NASCAR national series events since 2019, with a three-day Independence Day weekend celebration featuring the ARCA Menards Series on Friday, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday and the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, July 5. The event also serves as part of the nationwide America250 celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Tickets for all race weekend events are available now at www.ChicagolandSpeedway.com.
About UChicago Medicine AdventHealth
With a sacred mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a connected system of care for every stage of life and health. A shared vision, common values, focus on whole-person health and commitment to making communities healthier unify the system’s four hospitals located in Bolingbrook, Glendale Heights, Hinsdale and La Grange. The system also includes nearly 50 primary and specialty practice locations and two multispecialty ambulatory centers. In January 2023, The University of Chicago Medicine and AdventHealth launched a joint venture, bringing academic medicine to the western suburbs. The partnership builds on UChicago Medicine’s national reputation for specialty and subspecialty care and AdventHealth’s exceptional quality and rich legacy of whole-person care. For more information, visit www.uchicagomedicineadventhealth.org.
About Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway will make its return to the NASCAR schedule in 2026 for the first time in seven years. One of the premier tracks on the NASCAR circuit from its opening in 2001 to 2019, the speedway is a highly competitive 1.5-mile tri-oval intermediate speedway in Joliet, Ill. Located just outside the Chicago metropolitan area, the speedway provides convenient access to one of the nation’s top cities, offering a world-class race weekend experience unlike any other. Fans can purchase tickets at www.ChicagolandSpeedway.com and get all of the latest information.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
